The Boston Red Sox’s fanbase, known as “Red Sox Nation,” has a reputation for being one of baseball’s best. Two of the Red Sox’s newcomers, pitcher Garrett Crochet and infielder Alex Bregman, were impressed by the fan support at spring training.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Garrett Crochet made his spring debut Sunday against the Blue Jays at JetBlue Park. The lefthander went 1 2/3 innings, throwing 27 pitches, three short of his 30-pitch limit. Crochet allowed three hits and walked a batter, but limited the damage with his dominant fastball, striking out four.